Overview
As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The role demands excellent attention to detail, and the ability to motivate your team to be at their best.
Responsibilities
The Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that the care home is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication and leadership skills, and a caring nature to interact with residents and their families.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, and values its employees as integral to delivering this.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.79 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1380160196
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Dudley
DY1 3EA
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you\'ll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you\'ll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we\'ll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you\'ll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment.
ABOUT YOU Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We\'ll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you\'ll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.
REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you\'ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend\' bonus scheme Employee of the Month\' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you\'d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you\'d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you\'ll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you\'ll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we\'ll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you\'ll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment.
ABOUT YOU Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We\'ll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you\'ll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.
REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you\'ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend\' bonus scheme Employee of the Month\' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you\'d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you\'d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Qualifications
Essential
* Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is preferred. You should have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as good communication skills to interact with staff, residents, and their families.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Dudley, DY1 3EA
Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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